Hot Parenting How-Tos
How To: Carry a baby in the forward facing sling position
This baby carrying sling position is not intended for newborn babies. Since it does not offer much head support it is better to suite for toddlers. Watch and learn how to use a wrap sling to carry your child in the forward facing position. It is also called the Buddha or kangaroo position.
How To: Carry a baby in the newborn cradle hold sling position
This video is great for new parents. Its a video how to on how to properly adjust and place a newborn in a wrap sling. Watch and learn how to carry your baby with the newborn cradle hold method.
How To: Carry a newborn in the head opposite rings style sling
Watch this how to video and learn how to carry your newborn baby using the head opposite rings position. This method of carrying a child in a sling is a great breastfeeding position.
How To: Thread a baby ring sling with an open tail
This method of adjusting your sling is great for wearing your child in a front carry and hip carry fashion. Watch this how to video to learn how to thread a ring-sling with the tail open for maximum adjustability.
How To: Carry a toddler in wrap sling on your back
Once your child is old enough you can try this method of carrying a toddler in a wrap sling. Watch this how to video and learn how easy it is to carry your grown up baby on your back with the help of sling.
How To: Follow important guidelines for wearing a baby sling
When you carry your baby in a sling it is very important to follow safety guidelines. This will ensure that you and your baby are safe. Watch as our host shows you to too support your baby while he or she is a sling.
How To: Recognize early signs of autism
Dr. Preis has received Top Doctors recognition in the last 10 years of Castle Connelly's Directory. This video is perfect for parents and gives advice on recognizing if lack of eye contact may be a sign of Autism.
How To: Soothe teething pain in babies
When your baby starts teething, he will probably start drooling a lot and experience some gum discomfort. Watch this video to learn signs of teething as well as ways to soothe the pain that comes with this process.
How To: Change a disposable diaper
D you know how to change a nappy? Don't be ashamed to admit that you've never changed a nappy before and need a crash course... Watch this video to learn how to properly change your child's disposable diaper. Change a disposable diaper.
How To: Teach kids how to tie shoes
The bunny goes over the hill, down the slope, and through the hole...no matter how you taught yourself to tie your shoes, the skill cannot be taught using a one-method-fits-all scheme. In fact, most adults tie their shoelaces using one of several different methods.
How To: Stimulate baby brain growth and development
Encouraging your baby's brain growth can be fun for both parents and children. See how to become an active teacher and begin stimulating your baby and promoting brain development.
How To: Change a diaper in public
How many times have you needed to make a quick diaper change when there is no diaper deck or other suitable place? Keep these great tips in mind next time you need to change your baby in public.
How To: Use a baby nose bulb syringe
A nasal bulb syringe is the perfect tool to help clear a baby's nose when she is suffering from nasal congestion. See how to suction a baby's nose with a bulb syringe.
How To: Burp a baby properly
Since babies swallow air when they eat, you'll need to burp them to give them relief. Watch how to properly burp your little one.
How To: Make a flower bouquet
Add a little sparkle to your child's next party by making these adorable flower bouquets. All you need is a few everyday craft supplies.
How To: Use the football hold for a baby
Looking for an effective way to calm your fussy infant? Learn how to hold your baby in the football hold.
How To: Hold a baby safely
Newborn babies may seem delicate, but you shouldn't be afraid to hold them. Learn how to safely and comfortably hold your infant several different ways, from the cradle hold to the football hold.
How To: Talk to your teen son
Many teenage boys have a unique way of communicating, so resorting to a confined one-on-one discussion may not be the best way to go. Learn the most effective ways to talk to teenage sons.
How To: Swaddle a baby
Babies love to be held, and swaddling them in a blanket offers the same snugness of a good hug. Watch the steps to swaddle a baby, and learn why babies like to be swaddled when they sleep.
How To: Bathe an infant
Giving a bath to your baby can be a fun and loving experience for you both. Learn how to sponge-bathe a newborn, and also how to bathe an older infant.
How To: Maximize quality time at night
Parenting can be busy, and sometimes stressful, but kids deserve quality time every day. Check out these tips for creating some quality time in your evening family routine.
How To: Teach your toddler to talk
Your toddler’s comprehension almost doubles by the time they get to a year-and-a-half and the number of words they know will expand daily. You can help your toddler to talk by starting early and giving them lots of your time and encouragement. Teach your toddler to talk.
How To: Change washable diapers
Due to many environmental concerns, many moms are choosing to use washable diapers instead of disposable diapers. Learn how to change a washable with ease. Change washable diapers.
How To: Express breast milk
Expressing milk just describes the process by which you take milk out of your breasts to put in a bottle for your baby. Express breast milk.
How To: Know what to do if your baby stops breathing
Pat Burnham from St John's Ambulance walks through the First Aid procedure to follow should your baby stop breathing and when to call for an ambulance. Know what to do if your baby stops breathing.
How To: Discipline your adolescent
This 1958 video tells story of an adolescent who returns home late at night and neglects his school work, pictures alternate methods of discipline being tried by his parents without success, attempts to determine how much discipline is good for adolescents, and shows the results of both too little and too much parental control. Discipline your adolescent.
How To: Deal with the death of a child
Learn how to help your children deal with the death of a child throughout the entire grieving process with Dr. Steve Shelov, MD.
How To: Know when your infant should be transferring objects
Oded Preis MD FAAP Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics SUNY Downstate Brooklyn . He talks about the important milestone of transferring objects in an infants hand and discusses at what age should they be doing that.
How To: Know if your two-year-old is normal
Learn from Henry Joseph Hasson, MD., how to tell if your 2-year-old is normal.
How To: Correctly burp a baby
How do you know when it's time to burp your baby? Watch this video for some burping techniques that may help you burp your baby.
How To: Take a baby's temperature
Watch this video to learn some tips that may make you feel more comfortable taking your baby's temperature.
How To: Break bad habits
It's the little habits that could have a big impact on your child's future health. Watch and learn how to help break those bad habits before its too late.
How To: Remedy head lice
Dr. JJ Levenstein shows you what works best to get rid of head lice and how to use the products in this helpful video.
How To: Prepare your child for ski school
Skiing lessons are a great way to start your children off on the slopes. Parents TV will show you what clothes and equipment they'll need, and what you can expect from the ski instructor. Check out this informative video to get the most up to date tips.
How To: Get your kids to go to the dentist
Do you struggle taking your child to the dentist? Well, taking your children to the dentist doesn't have to be like pulling teeth. Watch this video to learn the best ways to keep your child happy during this doctor visit.
How To: Fix Rude Behavior
Dr. Jennifer Shu identifies some of the most common bad habits and tells you how to break them. See this tutorial to learn the tricks of fixing rude behavior.
How To: Care for children's ear infections
Two out of three children will have an ear infection. But when is it time to take your child to the doctor's office? Dr. Alan Greene is in the Parents TV studio to show you how to eliminate some unnecessary doctor's visits. Watch and learn.
How To: Make homemade baby food
Erin Shirey talks about the benefits of homemade baby food and shows you how to make butternut squash pear puree. Watch this clip to learn her techniques.
How To: Safely bathe your baby
Parents TV demonstrates how to safely bathe your baby, and features the products that make bath time a "splashing" success!
How To: Fold your baby carrier correctly
Fold your baby carrier correctly--yes, without folding your baby!